Three Indians among Forbes highest-paid celebrities

The Forbes’ list of highest-earning celebrities across the globe has featured three Indians in the Top 100 list, sources reported. The Forbes list ranks ‘front-of-camera’ artists around the globe.

Bollywood ‘Badshaah’ Shah Rukh Khan has been ranked at No. 65, having recorded earnings of $38 million, in the last year. He was followed by the Salman Khan at No 71 with $37 million.

Comedy-cum-action performer Akshay Kumar came in as the third Indian, with $35.5 million at overall rank of 80.

Forbes relies on figures data from Nielsen, Pollstar and IMDB, and certain modes of primary research. It takes into consideration pretax earnings between June 1 of the current year, and the following year. Further, the remittances towards managers, lawyers and agents are deducted.